So Boo was put outside for the night. I placed less than a 16th of a teaspoon in a jar, when a flea got on me, I placed it in the jar, within an hour each flea was dead., and the areas I scattered it in my carpet and used a broom to get it down deep into the fibers, I had no fleas in that area after applying it 3 hours before I went to bed, had to give the dust time to settle. Do you think we need to take such drastic measures as this? No one has seen a flea or felt one till after I started treatment and they are only seeing baby ones. I dont know why you said it wasnt safe for kittens and small animals because it definitely is. I feel like I am out of resources now and debating whether if this problem existed before we moved in, it is our first summer with this home. Hey Laura! Additionally, this substance is very cheap and can be purchased at most supermarkets. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Hi, You also mentioned that DE isnt advisable for smaller pets, like puppies, as it could be dangerous. I really dont want to enter that room until I know that they are all dead. Secondly, Im up on a mountain an my back yard is ALL DIRT and very large!!! Katrina. My plan was to sprinkle DE all over the floors upstairs and let it sit for as long as it needed to It has been a week almost, and it is definitely better, it seems like all I have now are baby ones now. I am not sure what model you have but it might clog it up. Also, you dont need a thick layer (might be why its not working, not sure), but rather a thin layer, almost a dusting of the stuff. I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. i feel like it would just slide around. Would this work for ticks? Where I used a lot, does this mean its not going to be effective? Some recommend tilling under the trap crop once it becomes infested, but this could create a dangerous situation wherein the main crop becomes the primary target. I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. $9.97 for a bag at Home depot 100% diatomaceous earth. You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. I recommend getting your yard a lime treatment (its not too expensive) or alternatively, as I just recommended to Shannon, get yourself some beneficial nematodes to kill those fleas outside. Thanks a million for getting back to me Natasha! While both have their pros and cons, this article is going to investigate a substance called diatomaceous earth (sometimes called DE) that has over a decade of successful results for killing fleas in homes around the world. Thanks for your kind words. I think I might have used a bit to much DE on my carpet, but I can live with that. I wonder if I have to throw away a lot of stuffs. I recommend Vets Best Flea + Tick Home Spray for treating your pet. These skeletons are largely non-crystalline (amorphous), although diatomaceous earth can contain varying amountsof crystalline quartz. I sprinkled it all around the patio where she hangs out and when she would be eating Id sprinkle it on her back. If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . The vet said a flea bath from a groomer may help, but they cant guarantee to get all of the fleas, and then if our house isnt completely free of them, itll start the cycle all over again. Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. I just purchased some DE, to spread on the floor. It makes me happy knowing that i have assisted with your fight against fleas For your old dog that has licked himself dry, using natural treatments (such as lemon, dawn, etc.) Why does this matter? Im very hopeful. Yes, you dont need to keep washing them to kill fleas if you have DE in place, just make sure its food grade. There are many dangers of using flea poisons, both for your pet and the people in your home. i would like to treat my whole house at the same time, but honestly dont have anywhere i can take them while its on the floor. I found a 40 lb bag of DE food grade at the tractor supply store for under 30 dollars and will be trying it today. DE is great, let me know how it goes. Hi Denise, I have never used it on a tree before but yeah sure, if there are fleas that walk through it (and its dry), they will get taken out so go for it. On monday, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis. It is a pleasure! I just want to add, if you want a dusting of DE put it in a powdered sugar shaker to distribute it. After the first hard freeze? So why not use pool grade? If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. My answer is that it should be enough to finely cover the surface and if you are unsure, a little more is better. Hi Sharlon! This is just one of hundreds or thousands of horrible tests being done all over the country at this very moment. So I started researching and hiding is something they do if they are sickly So I began checking him over. They never go outdoors, but since moving to New Orleans, they have picked up fleas. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs, and the cats have free rein in the house. Ive purchased food grade 100% DE online and it came with a brochure with basic DE info as well as Guidelines for Adding Food Grade DE to Animal Feed. It says it is 85% silicon dioxide, 10% other oxides, 5% moisture. 2% maximum of de in your pets ration. Following this period, they pupate for approximately 7-10 days before surfacing to indulge above ground. I suggest you use DE (or borax, using both is not necessary) only in the house. Threw out my expensive area rugs, my couch as I was being eaten alive when sitting on it. I hope that helps, looking forward to your success story in the next week or two. Going into a little more detail, the diatomaceous earth is formed from algae with siliceous shells. Me and my dog moved to my sisters for about a week. I suspect my neigbors are feeding stray cats and their fleas are spreading all around. Well, it gives you the confidence that you can use it for flea control without stressing about potential complications with health. I intend to get some and use it in my pets beds and in my yard. I suggest that you just keep up a monthly spot on treatment for them and they should be fine , do I need to add anything to this like it says to do with the borax were talking about adding salt and all that other stuff. Even then, they can be bothers. As temperature warm, they get busy. My dogs are inside dogs but have access to a large patio area. Hi Sharon, I am sure that those steps will definitely help. We are in week 3 and seem to have gained the upper hand. Yes, nematodes and diatomaceous earth can be used together as a pest control strategy against common pests. I hope you find these answers satisfying, thanks for taking the time to comment! Another website said that I should sprinkle a little bit on their food. We left the DE for 3 days and vacuumed, except under the beds where the cats hangout. At just about the same time when we begin to emerge from our homes in springtime, so do they. A day later, I wonder if I should let this application sit for a while or if I need to vacuum it up and dust again? I have vacumed entire house daily for past 2 weeks. We usually have a window ac unit in our room but it broke. Dont feed your dogs DE, its not going to help in any way. While I have never gotten bit, seen them in the carpets, furniture, etc, every so often I will fine 2 or 3 on my dog. Yes, provided its food grade and you vacuum it up (otherwise it can be a bit dehydrating to her body), that will be fine. Hi Valerie! Yeah that should be fine, just keep an eye on them for any issues. Over the past 2 weeks I have seen 4 fleas in my new apartment. Hope that helps! Well, I noticed about 2-3 weeks ago that he was disappearing alot. I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. I plan spreading the food grade DE on the carpeting in the rest of the house, let it sit for 24 hours then vacuum, then re apply. The vet had said avoid bathing as it would dry out her skin, but applying DE may as well. As long as it is not inhaled by people or pets, this substance is a safe way to manage fleas and other insects. . Unfortunately, it also wipes out all beneficial insects, such as ladybugs (who eat aphids for a living), and pollinators(bees, butterflies, etc). Id like to use both methods if they can be used together. Best and cheapest solution that is extremely effective (presuming that the house and garden are not infested with fleas) is putting them in a bath with dawn soap. Just mix some water and dish soap, and try give your cat a bath, kills fleas instantly. Ive purchased an expensive steamer to steam clean my beds and hardwood floors but Im still seeing them periodically jumping on my clothing. Lots of clevises, cracks and fire places that hasnt been used for some years, seem to be offering a good places for these feline fleas, I am devastated at this point. Can I find it locally? I know its possible to apply safely but I am not going to recommend it and have hundreds of people knocking on my door with pitchforks in their hands . Sorry for all these questions. They are brother & sister, but while she is tiny (and oh, so lively and affectionate) he is about 16lbs, and very nervous. Hi Cindy, thanks for your lovely comment, it contains so much juicy details. help no matter what I do I cant get rid of the fungus flies I have used diothermacous earth I used mosquito larva killer sticky traps cinimmon powder I am desperate. Some brands dont say food grade. Just found carpet beetle larvae in my home!! And dawn takes gress out of your way. I have 2 cats and lots of fleas this year, tried advantage, didnt work so 2 weeks ago tried Frontline, I still had lots of fleas. You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. It is also much more expensive than buying in bulk on Amazon. Would the DE get the fleas and larvae, and washing would rinse away eggs? We vacuumed, put down DE everywhere and left it for a week. I have a question. I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Hi Melanie! We learned there that she had a flea problem, and quite a few for such a little thing. Im trying to get a handle on a flea problem that we are having and want to come up with the best plan of attack. Is is safe to put a small amount of DE (food grade) on Boo, directly on his fur?? Just make sure that she doesnt react to it. Another great success story, thank you very much for sharing it with us. Great blog and suggestions.. The funniest thing I already had DE for an ant problem I was having and I need something that I could use around my grandchildren, I know have an inside/outside cat and my home and my cat and dogs have fleas, they all have been treated I needed something safe and stumbled across this blog, so once again thank because I used last night and within hours of use, my dogs stop itching and scratching. . Hey Shawn! If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. Heya! My parents brought home a puppy and the poor thing is infested with fleas. Put on your scout cap, and get to work identifying and tackling these pests, utilizing the cultural, biological, and (only if absolutely necessary!) The flea beetle inflicts both above and below-ground injuries to its target. I have already used borax through out the entire house. Used in the same way as DE, but left on for a few more days? Do you know if this is correct? Would it be better to do one level at a time to try to chase them all to the basement or just do both at once? I am not sure if it will hurt snakes but if they stay away from it, it wont affect them. Thank you for all the great information and hard work you have on this site. I put frontline on him and gave him a capguard tablet. I have only a tiny 4lb yorkie and no other pets. Also, I recommend using DE around the entire house (wherever there may be fleas) at the same time (that you use the spot on treatment) to make sure that all those fleas die. But all I have to do is lay down on my bed to sleep or just take a nap and I an finding little beige-ish bugs that run but I catch them in kleenex and flush them down the toilet. Keep up the good work! Also, I live in 80-90% humidity right now so dry climates for preventing a sticky mess are impossible. Maybe I should do some articles on mites, its actually a common issue. The cats bring in the fleas. Hey Rob. And I have yet to find out how pure it is. Works great! Interplant attractive plants like clover, anise, dill, marigolds, and chamomile to attract these generalists and parasitic wasps. My question is, how often should I reapply? Bt Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, is a soil-dwelling microbe that is toxic to many insects, but does not harm people, pets, fish, birds, or other wildlife. We have no pets but everyone in the house is getting bit still. Also what can I do if anything to create an environment where the good nematodes stay and I do not have to apply yearly? I have a fairly large flea problem and I will naturally treating my pets as well, can you suggest the best way to achieve being flea free? Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. Perhaps my two sons and I are just more sensitive? I also use this for flea control and for personal use. There is some evidence that environmental application of diatomaceous earth to the indoor environmentincluding carpets and cat scratcherscan kill fleas in the environment, says Dr. Elizabeth Falk, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, Connecticut. Hi, Natasha: On advice of local pet shop, and before reading this article, we spread DE on the carpets and brushed it in well with a broom. Hi Ginette! Hello Question can this diatomaceous earth food be used to give to my dog to prevent the ticks and fleas? The water/DE solution dries quickly and gives a very even coating of DE on every fibre thereby increasing its effectiveness. I dont usually like to hard sell something, but its only $9 and since you need a holistic approach here (that covers everything), its going to save us both time lol. Minerals. This is a valuable cultural control. Make sure you get the food grade one and ideally put it under your sheets. And it is odorless so they dont freak out from a nasty smell. I had a quick question: I have a house w/ a basement and have noticed fleas in both levels. Its sharp edges are abrasive, speeding up the process.. Please advise because I cant afford a hefty vet bill. I recommend using a decent vacuum cleaner but dont use anything fancy, a bag based vacuum is best as the power can get stuck in more modern systems. How about my 2 year old son? Well although these will probably kill fleas faster, they are usually not safe for your animals as they often contain other toxic elements such as flea insecticide. I also want to hook up a radio loud, to keep them thinking someone is home, or whatever they say to do, to keep them hatching. Will this product work as well. Hope someone else can use this info to locate the product, what about using in/on shavings.. have our dogs bedded on shaving in buildings, dog houses and sheds. He wont even come into the bedroom now! Thank you so much for all of your help! DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. Hi Julie! I will leave it over the weekend, clean and reapply next week. Hi Natasha, glad I have come across your article. After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? The best Ive found is 85%. . So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. I have 2 pugs that are on my heels wherever I go .their constant digging drives me nuts !going to Lowes today ! Thank you, appreciate you helping Fancine. Do you find this method works well in basements where it is more humid? This product is everything the previous reviewers stated and then some. RE the flea traps, try making the DIY ones on my site (not sure if you followed that article, but you dont need to buy any from the shop). Hey! I sprinkled this rather liberally throughout the house. I suggest that you get a plastic container (with a lid, in which you put little holes into) and after filling it, you apply the DE as you would use a salt shaker. But is gold dust to me. Hi Natasha, I have two baby pigmy goats, 30 chicks (number to be reduced as soon as I determine which are roosters) that share an enclosed area. Today a flea was on my husbands leg, do you think this means I still have a lot of fleas everywhere, or could it be a couple that havent died yet? Since I usually recommend applying the DE a couple times in heavily infested areas (vacuuming it up each time after about a day), you will probably need about 10kgs. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Thank you very much DE wont work if you mix it with water (for killing fleas that is). Not sure if Jon will reply, so I will help. No it will not deter them, sorry . Make sure its *NOT* Visine GET THE RED OUT stuff. Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). Hey Tami! I once put borax in my carpet and when it was humid, the borax absorbed all the water and then the carpet was actually damp and almost felt wet. Their health comes first which is why I chose Food Grade DE first Im bombing tomorrow with Hot Shot no mess, but it only kills live fleas. My other younger son has a few bites but nothing compared to myself and the other sons. Then again in the morning Boo goes outside with other cats around, some are feral. Would it be ok to simply distribute the DE around the whole house and leave it on for at least a week before vacuuming to be sure we get both the adult fleas and their eggs? Thanks! After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Cheers! Thanks again. I recommend that you keep using DE, its a fantastic product, especially in homes where there are lots of those cracks, etc. I did use the Food Grade DE. Hope that helps. Cedarcide is the product that I came across and it works. I have one chair I still feel bitten up at night, tomorrow I bomb with the no Mess fogger that doesnt require you to shut off the gas but it doesnt have an IGR BECAUSE OF THAT. Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? Hi Natalie, yes DE will work nicely in your case and you can use it like that on your bed/rugs. Oh, neem is green so your animals will have a green tint to them!! 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